Summer Fruit Parfait
Julie Daniluk, R.H.N. July 1, 2013From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool Foods for A Hot Summer‘.
This snack combines low-calorie fruits and good sources of protein for a light mid-morning nosh. The combination of protein and fruit will fill you up, keeping you from overindulging come lunchtime.
(Makes 8 servings)
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp honey, divided
- ¼ cup cranberry nectar or juice
- 1 cup diced peaches
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup plain sheep yogurt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Seeds scraped from ¼ vanilla bean (optional)
1) Combine ½ the honey, cranberry nectar, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in a large bowl. Lightly crush the fruit while mixing the ingredients together until the honey is dissolved.
2) Combine the yogurt, ½ the honey, and vanilla and/or scraped vanilla bean in a blender and blend until well mixed.
3) Layer ¼ cup fruit with 3 Tbsp vanilla sauce in each of eight small parfait glasses.
Julie Daniluk, R.H.N.
Nutritionist Julie Daniluk RHN is the award-winning, bestselling author of Meals That Heal Inflammation & Slimming Meals That Heal. Her 3rd book, Hot Detox, was on the Canadian Bestseller’s list for 11 weeks in 2017. Julie’s 4th book, Becoming Sugar-Free, was released on September 7, 2021. Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show. She enjoyed 13 seasons as a resident expert for The Marilyn Denis Show. The second edition of Meals that Heal Inflammation is launching Dec 31, 2024 and was chosen as one of the most anticipated books of the fall by Indigo . Check out more information at www.juliedaniluk.com and connect with her on TikTok & Instagram @juliedaniluk